28 December 2008

27 December 2008

E: You've got on a blue shirt.Mom: Yes, I doE: You look very cute.Mom: Thanks, you look cute too. E: I not cute...I Evan~~~~~Mommy, you sing nicer than Daddy. ~~~~~Mommy, you're driving me nuts!~~~~~Oh, gosh. I sure made a mess!~~~~~During a tantrum at bedtime (and no one metioned the word crazy, I promise!): "I am not crazy! I not!"~~~~~Upon opening Christmas presents: "This is the best party ever!"~~~~~How cool is that?~~~~~No thank you, Honey. No. Thank. You.~~~~~On Libby: "He is so cute. I love him."~~~~~Shut the door. ALL THE WAY. No, crack it. No, I want it shut all the way!~~~~~

26 December 2008

Libby and Grandma in their holiday attire."I am burning up!"Libby and Aunt DiannaEvan, Rachel and Aunt FeatherFeeling very important with his new laptopEvan's first guitarDad and LibbyOur best attempt at the family photoA very sleepy dad and a wide awake Libby

22 December 2008

17 December 2008

Our goal was to have family pictures taken for this year's holiday cards. But for a multitude of reasons, it just didn't happen. Last week, in desperation to get cards out, I pleaded with Evan to take a good picture with his sister. I was pretty much expecting the worst, but I still tried to explain to him how important it was to me. Well, he did an excellent job and even Libby cooperated. I have the greatest kids!!!

15 December 2008

Friday night, we took the kids to the Wonderland of Lights at Woolaroc. Evan and Libby got to visit with Santa and we took a little tour through the museum. Evan really enjoyed the museum this time around, especially the Indian villages and the horse wagon exhibits. I think each time we go, he is going to show even more interest. There were thousands of lights on the grounds so it was really beautiful. But our favorite part was when we were leaving. The Holiday Horseman was absolutely gorgeous. An Indian warrior riding his horse, outlined in white lights. I know I am not doing it any justice (and we didn't get a picture) but trust me, it was stunning!

Not really sure what to think of this guy...She knew how to get on Santa's good side...just look cute.I am pretty sure you are NOT supposed to play on this 150 year old wagon.Taking a little break.Finally warming up to the old guy...

03 December 2008

Well, it has been such a blessing (and I know YOUR prayers were the answer) but Evan is really enjoying school. No more tears when I drop him off, just a little lip quiver. We started out just doing half days and gradually worked up to a full day.

I am so glad we stuck with it. I can really see how much he is gaining from his school days. He has his "ABCs" down (which he was never interested in learning with me) and is coming home singing new songs and full of news from the day.

I think the biggest benefit school can offer is teaching Evan to interact with other children. Evan is a really bright little boy but when it came to playing with others, he just didn't have a clue. I think that just comes with the territory of being the first born and hanging out with mom all day long. But even after just a few days at school, I notice him actually playing with the other kids!